A group of prominent Ashland County leaders, including Ashland County Prosecutor Christopher R. Tunnell, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff E. Wayne Risner, Former Ashland County Prosecutor Robert DeSanto, Ashland County Commissioner Vice President Denny Bittle, Candidate for Ashland County Sheriff Kurt Schneider, and Candidate for Ashland County Sheriff Chad Enderby, have come together to express their concern regarding Issue 2.
In a display of unity, these respected individuals highlight the potential negative repercussions this issue may have on the county. Their professional tone of voice carries a sense of sincerity as they explain their deep reservations.
Their collective expertise brings a weight to their concerns, emphasizing the importance of the issue at hand.
As Ashland County continues to navigate the complexities of governance and community development, these leaders’ concerns shed light on the potential consequences, urging the public to take a closer look at the issue and understand its impact on the State and County’s future.
Ashland County Prosecutor Christopher R. Tunnell on Issue 2
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff E. Wayne Risner Talks on Issue 2
Former Ashland County Prosecutor Robert DeSanto on Issue 2
Ashland County Commissioner Vice President Denny Bittle on Issue 2
Kurt Schneider candidate for Ashland County Sheriff on Issue 2
Chad Enderby candidate for Ashland County Sheriff on Issue 2
Wooster Post Ohio Highway Patrol, New Pittsburg Twp Fire Department & EMS, and Jeromesville EMS responded to a two vehicle crash on US Route 30 just west of Elyria Road tonight.
One vehicle traveling Eastbound on US Route 30 was struck in the rear, sending it over the median into the Westbound lane of US Route 30, crashing into the guard rail, facing Eastbound in the Westbound lane.
At least one was transported to Wooster Hospital with unknown injuries.
Note: Sorry, I was unable to get the information, due to the trooper shift being over when I called. The other vehicle was on the Eastbound side and cleaned up by the time I arrived.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – A trooper from the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was struck while outside his vehicle while investigating a previous crash at approximately 5:50 a.m. The injury crash occurred on Interstate 71 northbound near County Road 175 in Jackson Township, Ashland County.
On November 1 at 5:26 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle crash on an ice-covered bridge on Interstate 71 northbound near milepost 193. Troopers arrived on scene and located a Jeep just north of the County Road 175 bridge in the median. ODOT was notified of icy roadways in the area.
Trooper Tanner R. Guinther was standing outside of his cruiser investigating the original crash in the median when a northbound 2021 Toyota Tacoma, driven by Michelle N. Paxton, 37, Carroll, lost control on the ice-covered bridge and struck Trooper Guinther’s patrol car before continuing into the median where it struck Trooper Guinther and the original crashed Jeep.
Trooper Guinther was transported to Ohio Health in Ashland with minor injuries, where he was treated and released. Paxton and the driver of the Jeep were not injured during the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Town & Country Fire Department, ODOT and Abers Towing.
Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution anytime they see flashing lights ahead and to reduce their speed on icy or snow-covered roadways.
Ashland – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up this upcoming holiday season and always. Since 2018, there have been 2,847 people killed in Ohio crashes who were not wearing an available safety belt.
“There is no question that seat belts save lives, and I encourage everyone to make it a habit to always buckle up,” said Governor Mike DeWine.
Statistics show 72 percent of vehicle occupants aged 21 to 40 killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing an available safety belt. More men (65 percent) than women (52 percent) who were unbelted were fatally injured in crashes.
“Properly buckling up, every time you get into a motor vehicle reduces the risk of sustaining serious injuries or death in a crash,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “Wearing a safety belt remains the simplest thing you and your loved ones can do to stay safe when getting into a vehicle.”
Ohio’s safety belt law remains a secondary violation; however, troopers will continue to have zero tolerance when motorists are stopped for other violations and are found to not be wearing their safety belt. Since 2018, troopers have issued more than 475,000 safety belt and child safety seat citations.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to Buckle Up Every Trip, Every Time.
A statistical map containing safety belt usage, violations and crash information can be found here.
The public is encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers, drug activity, or stranded motorists.
Jackson Township -The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of State Route 39 and Myers Road in Jackson Township. The crash occurred south of Shelby, on November 2nd 2023 around 2:23 pm.
Alan Vasquez, age 41, of Shelby, was driving a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan westbound on Myers Road. John Dray, age 71, of Mansfield, was driving a 2018 Nissan Versa southbound on State Route 39.
Mr. Vasquez proceeded westbound on Myers Road, crossing State Route 39, failing to yield to Mr. Dray. Mr. Dray struck Mr. Vasquez in the passenger side as the vehicles met in the southbound lanes of State Route 39. Mr. Dray came to rest in the southbound lane but Mr. Vasquez overturned and continued off the west side of State Route 39.
Mr. Dray and his wife, Terri, age 64, were transported to Ohio Health Mansfield by Shelby Fire and EMS. Mrs. Dray succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the attending physician. Mr. Vasquez sustained minor injuries but was not transported.
Shelby Police, Shelby Fire and EMS, the Richland County Coroner, Shelly Smith and Sons Towing, and Westside Towing assisted during the crash investigation.
The crash remains under investigation, impairment was not suspected.
The recent flyer that arrived in my mailbox shed light on an important issue surrounding the Ashland Public Library 1 mill for 5 years Renewal tax levy that is set to be voted on November 7th.
According to an ashlandsource.com article, there was a significant response from concerned citizens, during an Ashland Public Library board meeting, expressing their worries about the protection of childhood innocence and local accountability.
Unfortunately, it seems that the Ashland Public Library board chose to disregard those voices, leaving citizens feeling frustrated and unheard. As a means to capture the board’s attention and demand change, the flyer suggests voting NO on the Renewal tax levy.
It appears that the board has been resistant to finding a compromise, such as moving certain books to an adult shelf. This approach indicates the importance of acknowledging the concerns raised by citizens and promoting open dialogue, to ensure the preservation of childhood innocence and local accountability.
Flyer Reads as follows:
In July of 2022, hundreds of parents, grandparents, guardians, and concerned citizens filled the Ashland Public Library board meeting to make a statement against several “controversial books” being offered to children.
Controversial books such as “Making a Baby” by Rachel Greener, depicting what many consider to be indecent and offensive content – intended for 5-8 year old children.
The collective ask was that if the Ashland Public Library board would not remove books like this, then to please move them to a higher shelf where parents and guardians could decide what is appropriate for their children.
The answer was no. The board president alleged that relocating or removing the books is censorship.
“They are informing children,” said current Ashland Public Library board President, Sandra Tunnell.
Tunnell is exactly right about what these books are doing: they are informing our children, but in matters of which numerous individuals in our community find appalling.
It’s time to inform the library that the voices of concerned citizens who feel strongly about protecting childhood innocence and local accountability matter. Vote NO on November 7.
Jackson Township – Troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post are investigating a fatal crash which occurred on US 42 at the intersection of State Route 302 in Ashland County, Ohio.
On Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at approximately 1021 hours, a 2012 Freightliner semi-truck driven by Abdikadir Abshir Shire, age 37 of Saint Paul, Minnesota was southbound on SR 302. A 2001 Toyota Camry driven by John Thomas Keener, age 40 of Ashland, Ohio was north/eastbound on US 42. The Freightliner semi-truck failed to yield at the stop sign and entered the intersection into the path of the Toyota Camry, striking it. Both vehicles went off of the roadway after the collision and came to a final rest in a field off the southeast corner of the intersection.
The driver of the Toyota Camry was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Freightliner semi-truck was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
SR 302 is still closed just south of the intersection of US 42 for scene clean-up. US 42 is now open in both directions.
Other agencies assisting at the crash scene were: Town & County Fire & EMS, Polk/Jackson Township Fire & EMS, The Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
Pursuit video just released from the early October pursuit
According to a Richland News Network Story, on October, 2, 2023 Ohio Highway Patrol was involved in a high speed pursuit a Chrysler 300, was reported running at speeds in excess of 100 mph, passing on the berm, and turning all lights off (going dark). The vehicle’s tires were spiked at or around the 178 mile marker and lost control at the 181.2 Mile marker veering off the side of the roadway and crashing.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office along with Loudonville Fire & EMS responded to a semi versus utility pole at the intersection of Township Road 629 and Ashland County Road 3374 this evening.
It appeared that the guidewire was low enough to catch the trailer, pulling the pole down between the cab and the trailer.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – A trooper from the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was struck while outside his vehicle while investigating a previous crash at approximately 5:50 a.m. The injury crash occurred on Interstate 71 northbound near County Road 175 in Jackson Township, Ashland County.
On November 1 at 5:26 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle crash on an ice-covered bridge on Interstate 71 northbound near milepost 193. Troopers arrived on scene and located a Jeep just north of the County Road 175 bridge in the median. ODOT was notified of icy roadways in the area.
Trooper Tanner R. Guinther was standing outside of his cruiser investigating the original crash in the median when a northbound 2021 Toyota Tacoma, driven by Michelle N. Paxton, 37, Carroll, lost control on the ice-covered bridge and struck Trooper Guinther’s patrol car before continuing into the median where it struck Trooper Guinther and the original crashed Jeep.
Trooper Guinther was transported to Ohio Health in Ashland with minor injuries, where he was treated and released. Paxton and the driver of the Jeep were not injured during the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Town & Country Fire Department, ODOT and Abers Towing.
Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution anytime they see flashing lights ahead and to reduce their speed on icy or snow-covered roadways.
Joe Lyons •
November 3, 2023
Ashland – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up this upcoming holiday season and always. Since 2018, there have been 2,847 people killed in Ohio crashes who were not wearing an available safety belt.
Jackson Township -The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of State Route 39 and Myers Road in Jackson Township. The crash occurred south of Shelby, on November 2nd 2023 around 2:23 pm.
The recent flyer that arrived in my mailbox shed light on an important issue surrounding the Ashland Public Library 1 mill for 5 years Renewal tax levy that is set to be voted on November 7th.
Jackson Township – Troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post are investigating a fatal crash which occurred on US 42 at the intersection of State Route 302 in Ashland County, Ohio.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – A trooper from the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was struck while outside his vehicle while investigating a previous crash at approximately 5:50 a.m. The injury crash occurred on Interstate 71 northbound near County Road 175 in Jackson Township, Ashland County.
On November 1 at 5:26 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle crash on an ice-covered bridge on Interstate 71 northbound near milepost 193. Troopers arrived on scene and located a Jeep just north of the County Road 175 bridge in the median. ODOT was notified of icy roadways in the area.
Trooper Tanner R. Guinther was standing outside of his cruiser investigating the original crash in the median when a northbound 2021 Toyota Tacoma, driven by Michelle N. Paxton, 37, Carroll, lost control on the ice-covered bridge and struck Trooper Guinther’s patrol car before continuing into the median where it struck Trooper Guinther and the original crashed Jeep.